The $1 million would be taken from stock provided to Miller through a private donor, known as a "longevity bonus" that is scheduled be paid to him in two years.

"I think it’s a really positive move by all. I commend Sean for his desire to go this direction, as well," University of Arizona athletics director Dave Heeke said about the contract change during Wednesday's Wildcat Country podcast.

Heeke made it clear that the amended contract was a mutual decision between Miller and the university.

"I think it’s an important thing for everyone to understand that both Sean and the athletic department have really come together here to say, hey, let’s send a strong statement. This is who we are. This is what we are," he said.

"We’ve seen Sean out in the media. We’ve seen Sean vehemently deny many of these things. I think this is another opportunity that we say, hey, we’re in this together. This is a partnership, and also, we believe in each other, and we’re willing to put something contractually on paper that says that’s the way we feel."

In February 2017, the Board of Regents approved a contract extension for Miller that runs through May 2022. Per USA Today,
Miller is scheduled to make just over $4 million in 2018.

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